Kim Ha-seong (28, San Diego Padres), who provided an excuse for the defeat with his unfortunate base run play, blamed himself and reflected on his play and violent behavior.
Kim Ha-seong started as the first batter and second baseman in the 2023 Major League Baseball home game against the New York Mets held at Petco Park in San Diego, California on the 8th (Korean time) and recorded 1 hit, 1 run in 3 at-bats, 1 steal, 1 walk, and 1 strikeout. did. As a leadoff, he played an active role with multiple on-base, stolen bases, and runs scored, but it was O’Ety that he committed a decisive base run.
At the end of the 7th inning, where the score was tight 3-3, Kim Ha-seong hit Brooks Rayleigh from the KBO League Lotte Giants with a sharp ball that pierced the side of the third baseman. He was a batting ball that could go to second base with ease. Kim Ha-seong saw left fielder Tommy Pam handling the batted ball, and then sped up and aimed for third base.
However, the thrown ball arrived at third base faster and more accurately. Mets third baseman Luis Guillorme, who was waiting after receiving the ball, tried to tag, and Kim Ha-seong seemed to avoid the tag with an exquisite twist of his body. However, as a result of the replay, it was confirmed that Ha-sung Kim had fallen off the base. Right after Kim Ha-seong’s run, Juan Soto scored a double, and San Diego missed a golden opportunity for a turnaround.
Kim Ha-seong was replaced by Lougned Odor during defense in the beginning of the 9th inning and finished the game. San Diego lost 5-7 after a game that went to the 10th inning. After the game, the reason for Kim Ha-seong’s replacement was revealed, and it was his toe injury. MLB.com San Diego reporter AJ Casabal said, “Ha-seong Kim, who was out at third base, returned to the dugout and kicked the bucket while going down the stairs. I thought it was an empty bucket, but it was full and Ha-seong Kim injured his right toe.” told
In an interview, Kim Ha-seong revealed the reason for his anger, saying, “I felt frustrated because the third baseman pushed my foot off the base a little.” “I made an aggressive decision, but it didn’t turn out the way I wanted. I also felt that my play affected the outcome of the match. I am entirely responsible for my mistakes. I will make sure that doesn’t happen again in the future,” he said. I think it brought about this result. I promised myself that I would never make a mistake like this in the future.”체스카지노
On the other hand, it is known that Kim Ha-seong avoided major injuries as the result of the X-ray examination after the match was negative. However, since Kim Ha-seong was on the day to day list, it is unclear whether he will play in the next game.